Acknowledging that he had "a very angry England fan" trying to interfere with his live cross back to host Duncan Garner and the team, Burr proceeded to have the man throw a pint of beer over him, before re-entering the shot and shouting in his face.

Following the incident, Burr posted to Twitter saying, "Apart from the beer in the face (by a drunken Aussie), it was an epic atmosphere to watch a great game".

"Lloyd and camera operator Simon Morrow handled themselves with the utmost professionalism, and continued to broadcast during a very trying situation."

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"Everyone here is relieved that they are okay, and it's a tribute to them that they carried on working as if nothing had happened."

Lloyd Burr carried on with his report after a beer was thrown in his face.

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Sutherland went on to add that it is, however, "Unacceptable that reporting staff attempting to carry out their professional duties should be exposed to such thuggish behaviour.

"Anyone who decides to engage in a criminal assault because they're upset about the result of a sporting fixture needs to take a long, hard look at themselves, and perhaps reconsider their life choices."

After wrapping up the live cross, Garner also voiced concern for Burr, asking if there was "someone in England who can get around Lloyd and look after him".

"What a bunch of thugs. That's all I'll say. What a complete thug that guy is."​